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Explore a range of net zero training at our Renewable Technology Centre

We offer a range of courses that cover topics such as renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and carbon management. Our instructors are experts in their fields, and provide hands-on training and practical experience to ensure that our students are fully equipped to succeed in this growing industry.

Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

By enrolling on our net zero courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We offer courses in Awareness in Environmental Technologies, Solar Thermal, Solar PV, Heat Pumps, EV Charger Installation, Carbon Literacy, Domestic Ventilation, and a range of retrofit training plus many more.

For more information please email netzerohub@abingdon-witney.ac.uk or call us on 01235 541107.

What We Offer

Training for Plumbers: WRAS Water Regulations | Heat Pump Systems Installation (MCS Recognised) | Domestic Ventilation Systems | Low Temperature Hot Water Heating Systems | Unvented Hot Water Initial and Reassessment

Training for Electricians: Domestic Ventilation Systems | Domestic Solar Photovoltaic Systems | Electrical Energy Storage Systems | Domestic, Commercial and Industrial EV Charging Equipment Installation | Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations | Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Route Qualification | 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Retrofit Training: Certificate in Retrofit | Airtightness and Weather Sealing Workshop

Sustainability Training: Airtightness and Weather Sealing Workshop | Carbon Literacy Training | Environmental Awareness | Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV and Solar Thermal

The Launch of our Net Zero Skills Hub

The Launch of our Net Zero Skills Hub

In October 2023, Abingdon & Witney College opened their new Net Zero Skills Hub, with a launch event at their Abingdon campus. Attended by over 60 employers and stakeholders including those from the construction, building, building services and sustainability industries, the event was an exciting opportunity to view the new training centre and to hear from experts about the importance of training for solving the climate emergency.

Hosted by Michael Huth, the College’s Net Zero Skills Hub manager, speakers included representatives from Oxford Direct Services (ODS), Lambert Home Builds, and Cosy Homes. A key note speech from Russell Smith, Founder and Director of Retrofit Works, set the scene and highlighted the number of people that need to be trained to work in the net zero arena in the future.

“One of the strengths of further education colleges is the work that they do to support adults to gain the very latest skills training, whether this is to develop an existing career or to start a new one.

The Net Zero Skills Hub is a modern, vibrant training environment for adults with the very latest technology and equipment. Our trainers are experts in their field, recently from industry, who are passionate about passing on their skills and making a real difference.

We are very proud of the investment that the college has made in this important sector and are very much looking forward to our first courses starting.”

- Jacqui Canton, Principal and CEO of Abingdon & Witney College

Staff Profile: Michael Huth

Staff Profile: Michael Huth

In July 2023, Abingdon & Witney College welcomed Michael Huth to the team. Michael is the manager of the Net Zero Skills Hub and has overseen expansion of the provision.

Michael’s career has centred around construction, building supplies, renewable and sustainable building materials. For the last 10 years he has been involved in the supply chain for domestic retrofit, and for the past 3 years he has worked for a cooperative that specialises in delivering it.

He has a passion for education and his recent experience of mentoring and training is where his ambition of getting into education was rekindled.

“I enjoyed training staff, mentoring, and championing younger people to be the best at what they were doing.

I want to create relevant and effective training for the construction sector that is sustainable and not just green for the sake of the label. I want it to have a real impact on how we create and maintain buildings.

I also want to help young people discover that Construction is an option for everyone who wants to develop their creative, digital, or engineering skills and to make a difference.

To continue going forward, we need to create an environment that will help enable the right kind of training and skill development. There is a lot we can address through retrofit and through new build.”

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Part Time Net Zero Skills Hub courses

Award in Air Source Heat Pump Systems - Level 3 - BPEC

Part Time XSAV002P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

23rd Sept 2024 - 26th Sept 2024

Monday to Thursday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer

Part Time XSAV008P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

24th Mar 2025 - 27th Mar 2025

Monday to Thursday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer

Part Time XSAV009P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

22nd Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025

Tuesday to Friday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer

Part Time XSAV010P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

19th May 2025 - 22nd May 2025

Monday to Thursday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer

Part Time XSAV011P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

23rd Jun 2025 - 26th Jun 2025

Monday to Thursday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer

Part Time XSAV003P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

21st Oct 2024 - 24th Oct 2024

Monday to Thursday

Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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BPEC Electrical Safe Isolation Course (Single and Three-Phase)

Part Time XSAU041P

The objectives of this training course are to enable learners to meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in respect to safe isolation of electrical equipment and competence to prevent danger and injury....

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV016P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

8th Jul 2025 - 8th Jul 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Carbon Literacy Training

Part Time XSAV015P

This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...

13th May 2025 - 13th May 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Domestic Air Source Heat Pump Installer - BPEC

Part Time XSAV005P

Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...

16th Dec 2024 - 19th Dec 2024

Monday to Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)

Part Time XSAV058P

Developed in conjunction with MCS, this course is specifically aimed at existing practicing electricians, electrical technicians, and engineers with experience of electrical installations and associated inspection and testing, giving them the necessa...

20th Feb 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

Thursday & Friday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice

Part Time XSZV001P

Retrofit Advisors play a key role in the UK reducing its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. The role of a Retrofit Advisor is all about customer service and engagement, making the ...

Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2025

Flexible

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Online

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Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

Part Time XSAU034P

This qualification helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations. This course is intended for electricians that hold relevant Level 3 Electrotechnical q...

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday to Friday

Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification

Part Time XSAV077P

The Experienced Worker qualification is for electricians who have been working in the industry, as a practising electrician, for at least 5 years (not including time spent in full or part time training) but have not formally completed an industry app...

14th Oct 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic EV Charging Installations Level 3

Part Time XSAV059P

This supplementary short course is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to design and install the range of electric vehicle supply equipment and systems available. Specifically designed for those proficient in designing lo...

10th Feb 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

Various

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Internal Roofs: Insulation & Airtight Sealing

Part Time XSZV015P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for internal roofs....

10th Jun 2025 - 10th Jun 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Internal Roofs: Insulation & Airtight Sealing

Part Time XSZV014P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for internal roofs....

6th May 2025 - 6th May 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Suspended Timber Floors: Insulation & Airtight Sealing

Part Time XSZV021P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for suspended timber floors....

10th Jun 2025 - 10th Jun 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Suspended Timber Floors: Insulation & Airtight Sealing

Part Time XSZV020P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for suspended timber floors....

6th May 2025 - 6th May 2025

Various

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Windows: Airtight Sealing of replacement and existing

Part Time XSZV018P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for windows in buildings....

13th May 2025 - 13th May 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Retrofit Workshop in Windows: Airtight Sealing of replacement and existing

Part Time XSZV019P

This course provides an understanding of the principles and practices involved in achieving airtight sealing for windows....

25th Mar 2025 - 25th Mar 2025

Tuesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems - NOS Mapped

Part Time XSAV057P

The aim of this course is to provide electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The qualification has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is re...

17th Feb 2025 - 31st Jul 2025

Monday to Wednesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV030P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

19th May 2025 - 19th May 2025

Wednesday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV023P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

23rd Sept 2024 - 23rd Sept 2024

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV022P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

18th Sept 2024 - 18th Sept 2024

Wednesday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV021P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

21st Aug 2024 - 21st Aug 2024

Wednesday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV024P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

11th Nov 2024 - 11th Nov 2024

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV028P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

19th Mar 2025 - 19th Mar 2025

Wednesday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV027P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

13th Jan 2025 - 13th Jan 2025

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSAV025P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

9th Dec 2024 - 9th Dec 2024

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSBR114P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

23rd Sept 2024 - 23rd Sept 2024

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Initial

Part Time XSBR111P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

5th Aug 2024 - 5th Aug 2024

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Unvented Hot Water: Re-assessment

Part Time XSBR117P

This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....

13th Jan 2025 - 13th Jan 2025

Monday

Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Bicester Construction Skills Centre

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV070P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

19th Jun 2025 - 19th Jun 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations (WRAS)

Part Time XSAV069P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

15th May 2025 - 15th May 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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Water Regulations: Re-assessment

Part Time XSAV068P

The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. This theory-based course includes training and assessment in the Water Supply Regulations 1999...

17th Apr 2025 - 17th Apr 2025

Thursday

Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub

Abingdon Campus

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